Picking up or fetching something
Present participle for to choose or decide on from a range of options
“In the end, we decided to go for the simplest, and most democratic, approach.”
Present participle for to have (a target) as a goal
“He decided to go for broke and put his reputation and job on the line.”
Present participle for to have a preference or liking for
“I tend to go for salads which are lighter and more suitable for diets.”
Present participle for to (attempt to) physically reach or grab (something)
“The pickpocket was certainly persistent, constantly trying to go for my wallet despite my constant swatting away at his palms.”
Present participle for to assault or attack (someone)
“In the end, he decided to go for his insulter after being subjected to a barrage of put-downs.”
Present participle for to like in an emphatic manner, or have a strong liking for
Present participle for to have great affection for
Present participle for to try to acquire or gain
(of a proposition) Present participle for to believe as valid or correct
(buying or selling) Present participle for to be purchasable for a specified price
(of a job or task) Present participle for to agree to take responsibility of
Present participle for to decide on
Present participle for to strike blows in all directions
Present participle for to seize or shake by the throat, especially of a dog or wolf
Present participle for to advocate or show support for something
Present participle for to engage in a vigorous physical struggle or fight
Present participle for to reach a decision or recommendation
Present participle for to prefer, desire, or choose to have something
Present participle for to seek a social or romantic alliance with
Present participle for to devote effort to something
Present participle for to attempt or try
Present participle for to give formal consent to
Present participle for to engage in competition to attain a position or prize
Present participle for to seize an opportunity or circumstance
Present participle for to provide with money for a particular purpose
Present participle for to engage in a competition or contest
Present participle for to feel favorably disposed towards someone or something
Present participle for to physically attack
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